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GSonnen
21st March 2005, 08:01
I've decided to take the plunge and buy real ivory grips for my 1911. I've checked with several dealers (Nutmeg sports, Boone trading, Ajax, etc...) Their prices vary quite a bit.

Does anybody have a recommendation on who I should buy from?

Thanks,

Greg

Sifu
21st March 2005, 11:37
Buy direct from the elephant and cut out the middle man.

GhostDog
22nd March 2005, 23:17
Just got a set of elephant bark ivory grips from Elen Hunting and Importing. They were not inexpensive but they are beautiful! I've also heard good things about Fine Turnage Products, but don't have any first hand experience with them.

RR1911
23rd March 2005, 09:53
Give Jim Alaimo at Nutmeg Sports a call at 1.860.872.7373. He knows his profession and will be most helpful. From personal experience he will deliver quality in a timely manner.

T. Kanaley
23rd March 2005, 11:37
Boone Trading and Nutmeg are the best choices. These grips were plain Ivory purchased from Boone and were then sent to Craig Spegal for thinning and checkering.

http://www.miltsparks.com/images/Photos/ivory1.JPG

Lasports
31st March 2005, 03:25
Tony-

That pistol is real eye candy!

Craig

SAWBONES
1st April 2005, 11:17
Genuine Dumbo Dentition is also available, often at lower prices, from Mike at http://hometown.aol.com/mgpsrjr/myhomepage/index.html

Tex1911
1st April 2005, 16:57
I have only purchased from Nutmeg, but they have my endorsement!!

GSonnen
28th May 2005, 10:12
Genuine Dumbo Dentition is also available, often at lower prices, from Mike at http://hometown.aol.com/mgpsrjr/myhomepage/index.html

I bought the grips from Mike. They are incredible. Excellent grain. Perfect fit & finish. He also installed some pre-war Nickle-Silver Colt medallions on them. They are amazing. I'll try to post some pics. If you are thinking about ivory, contact this guy. His work is perfection.